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turboing a sb,how expensive? #1765444 02/28/15 08:11 PM 02/28/15 08:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 735 Pa. U.S.A. moparborn OP super stock
moparborn OP super stock Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 735 Pa. U.S.A.	I am thinking of putting a turbo or two on the truck and was wondering what parts are available the approximate cost may to be complete.

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: moparborn] #1765445 03/01/15 03:07 PM 03/01/15 03:07 PM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,857 MI, usa	Dizuster (member here) is developing turbo kits for small blocks. They should be available later this year. Doug

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: dvw] #1765446 03/03/15 02:38 AM 03/03/15 02:38 AM
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finadk enthusiast F Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 299 East Brunswick, NJ	MY son put together a turbo on his 02 Mustang for under $5000. But there were some aftermarket parts (piping, intercooler etc) for that application. You could probably use methanal (washer fluid) to cool the intake charge and save the cost and complexity of an intercooler. Another option is a bolt on Paxton supercharger. http://www.paxtonauto.com/product.php?id=127 Personally I do not like them, the one on the Mustang was awfully loud (not is a good way to my 50 year old ears) but it was faster than hell. Tuning is a big concern, even with EFI it will be tough to dial in. Good luck Scott Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed) 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1976 Corvette

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: moparborn] #1765447 03/03/15 11:41 AM 03/03/15 11:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Depends on your fabrication skills. If you can bend pipe and weld, not much. If you have to pay somebody to do it all, it will get expensive. Re-manned turbos can be found cheap...exhaust pipes and cheap, carb mods you can do or send out... So ball park $800-$3000 [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: finadk] #1765448 03/03/15 01:53 PM 03/03/15 01:53 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX	Quote: Personally I do not like them, the one on the Mustang was awfully loud (not is a good way to my 50 year old ears) but it was faster than hell. The turbo was loud? Did he have the exhaust dumped or use an open blow off valve? My hot rod had 3" straight pipes with no mufflers. https://www.youtube.com/v/9QMuJ6Ngmfs We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: feets] #1765449 03/03/15 04:17 PM 03/03/15 04:17 PM
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finadk enthusiast F Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 299 East Brunswick, NJ	The belt driven supercharger was loud. The Paxton and Vortech are essentially a turbo being driven off of a belt from the crankshaft instead of exhaust gasses. It whined at idle but HOWLED at high RPM great on the top end but impossible to sneak home at night. Scott Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed) 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1976 Corvette

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: finadk] #1765450 03/04/15 12:00 PM 03/04/15 12:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: The belt driven supercharger was loud. The Paxton and Vortech are essentially a turbo being driven off of a belt from the crankshaft instead of exhaust gasses. It whined at idle but HOWLED at high RPM great on the top end but impossible to sneak home at night. Scott I had a Paxton on a 440, no louder than a bad power steering pump. At WOT you couldn't even hear it. Turbo cars are typically quiet until you get why up in the rpms and they start to whine.

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1765451 03/04/15 01:24 PM 03/04/15 01:24 PM
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chrisf master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,948 British Columbia	this is a good read. pretty inexpensive for the power output. I would want the car to run faster than it does for that much effort though. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=227729

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: chrisf] #1765452 03/04/15 01:33 PM 03/04/15 01:33 PM
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dodge turbo mopar Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 468 Dirty Dena, Maryland	parts to account for Turbo wastgate blow off valve carb or fuel injection fuel pump fuel pressure regulator intercooler? or meth? or e85? piping headers or use flip exhaust manifolds my turbo was $900, custom borg warner vs racing blow off (100) and wastgate (150) (ebay grade) still good stuff carb: stock holley with hanger18 mod's used aeromotive fuel pressure reg with fittings (150) fuel pump(s) walbro gsl392's 115 a piece vs racing 4inch core intercooler (150) misc pipe and flanges (300) pacesetter shorty headers (150)...manifolds are free you dont need a pipe bending just buy a pipe with combo bends if you can weld your own stuff hop on turbomustangs.com.....tons to look at on there 78 Adventurer 150small block turbo'd 360w/Borg S475....smoke'em

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: moparborn] #1765453 03/04/15 02:45 PM 03/04/15 02:45 PM
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DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	What kind of power are you looking for? For the cost and effort there may be better bang for buck options.

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: dodge turbo] #1765454 03/04/15 03:08 PM 03/04/15 03:08 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX	Quote: headers or use flip exhaust manifolds You can't flip the exhaust manifolds on LA, B or RB engines. On the LA the two center exhaust ports are funky shaped. They won't seal when inverted. B and RB manifolds will block the spark plug holes when inverted. You can't get the spark plugs in. There is one manifold that will work but I think it came off a van. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: feets] #1765455 03/04/15 03:23 PM 03/04/15 03:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: Quote: headers or use flip exhaust manifolds You can't flip the exhaust manifolds on LA, B or RB engines. On the LA the two center exhaust ports are funky shaped. They won't seal when inverted. B and RB manifolds will block the spark plug holes when inverted. You can't get the spark plugs in. There is one manifold that will work but I think it came off a van. I thought Dizuster flipped his manifolds? He has a SB w/ logs facing forward. I'd think shorty headers would work on a SB as well. 8448773-turbo.jpg (55 downloads)

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: feets] #1765456 03/04/15 05:08 PM 03/04/15 05:08 PM
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dodge turbo mopar Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 468 Dirty Dena, Maryland	Quote: Quote: headers or use flip exhaust manifolds You can't flip the exhaust manifolds on LA, B or RB engines. On the LA the two center exhaust ports are funky shaped. They won't seal when inverted. B and RB manifolds will block the spark plug holes when inverted. You can't get the spark plugs in. There is one manifold that will work but I think it came off a van. mine are flipped side to side. so yes you can. not flipped upside down 78 Adventurer 150small block turbo'd 360w/Borg S475....smoke'em

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: dodge turbo] #1765457 03/04/15 09:33 PM 03/04/15 09:33 PM
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feets Senior Management Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,068 Irving, TX	Quote: Quote: Quote: headers or use flip exhaust manifolds You can't flip the exhaust manifolds on LA, B or RB engines. On the LA the two center exhaust ports are funky shaped. They won't seal when inverted. B and RB manifolds will block the spark plug holes when inverted. You can't get the spark plugs in. There is one manifold that will work but I think it came off a van. mine are flipped side to side. so yes you can. not flipped upside down Semantics. Flipped generally means head over heels. You can swap some manifolds side to side but on LA engines but not on B/RB. The passenger side rear outlet will interfere with the steering box and motor mount. We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: feets] #1765458 03/04/15 09:44 PM 03/04/15 09:44 PM
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chrisf master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,948 British Columbia	small grind on the drivers manifold and magnum manifolds work well on small blocks.

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: chrisf] #1765459 03/04/15 10:54 PM 03/04/15 10:54 PM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,857 MI, usa	Dizusters are swapped right to left. Doug

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: chrisf] #1765460 03/04/15 11:10 PM 03/04/15 11:10 PM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Quote: small grind on the drivers manifold and magnum manifolds work well on small blocks. Not so much early small port 273's, very careful placement is needed to ensure a seal. Also, I had to grind a big lump off the rear of the driver's side head to get the magnum's to fit an 87 318. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: turboing a sb,how expensive? [Re: moparborn] #1765461 03/06/15 01:46 PM 03/06/15 01:46 PM
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finadk enthusiast F Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 299 East Brunswick, NJ	There are a few ebay options for Chevy guys. They all need fabrication even for a chevy but could be adapted to a MOPAR. Might be a good place to start. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-STAINLESS-ST...de4&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Small-Block-...d1b&vxp=mtr Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed) 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1976 Corvette

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